Project Management Essentials 8-hours, $225 per person

1. Introduction
Projects and Project Management: Overview of what constitutes a project and the fundamentals of project management.
How to Select Successful Projects: Criteria and methods for choosing projects with high success potential.
Getting Authorization for Projects: Steps to obtain necessary approvals and authorizations.
Selecting a Project Manager: Key qualities and skills to look for in a project manager.

2. Team Roles and Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities: Key roles in a project management team and their responsibilities.
Selecting Team Members: Criteria for choosing the right team members for a project.

3. Project Management Life Cycle
Overview of Phases: Detailed explanation of the phases of a project from initiation to closure.
Project Management Terminology: Common terms and definitions used in project management.

4. Project Scope and Stakeholders
Identifying Project Scope: Defining the scope and objectives of a project.
Stakeholder Analysis: Identifying and analyzing stakeholders' needs and expectations.
Project Charter: Developing a project charter that outlines the vision, objectives, scope, and stakeholders involved in the project.

5. Project Planning
Developing the Project Plan: Key components of a project plan including timelines, resources, and budget.
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Creating a detailed breakdown of the tasks and subtasks required.
Scheduling Techniques: Overview of Gantt charts, critical path method (CPM), and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT).
Project Management Essentials Training continued:
Resource Allocation: Techniques for effective resource scheduling and allocation.

6. Project Execution
Leadership and Management Skills: Skills needed to lead a project team.
Adapting to Project Needs: Adjusting plans and strategies based on project requirements.
Identifying Work Required: Determining the tasks necessary to complete the project.
Estimating Time, Cost, and Resources: Calculating the necessary time, cost, and resources.
Developing a Schedule and Budget: Creating a detailed schedule and budget plan.
Planning Communications and Quality: Strategies for effective communication and quality management.
Baselines: Establishing baselines for scope, schedule, and cost.

7. Managing the Project
Managing Participants: Techniques for managing team members and stakeholders.
Managing Interested and Impacted Parties: Strategies for dealing with parties affected by the project.
Performing Planned Work: Executing the tasks as per the project plan.
Negotiating and Signing Contracts: Steps for contract negotiation and signing.
Managing Communications, Risk, and Quality: Ensuring effective communication, risk management, and quality control.
Performance Tracking: Tools and techniques for monitoring project progress against the plan (e.g., Earned Value Management).
Controlling Scope, Schedule, and Budget: Methods for managing changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.
Quality Assurance and Control: Ensuring the project meets quality standards.
Contract Administration: Managing contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
Steps to Closing Contracts: Procedures for closing contracts upon project completion.
Transferring the Final Product: Delivering the final product to the client.
Lessons Learned and Archiving Records: Documenting lessons learned and archiving project records.

8. Project Management Software Tools
Overview and Demonstration: Brief overview and demonstration of project management software tools like Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Asana, and Trello.